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Nature’s beauty points to God’s “eternal power and divine nature” (Romans 1:20). . . . Yet, ever since the Garden of Eden, the Creator has stamped these natural wonders with a solemn label: “Temporary.” . . .
Application
May 12 Application | ‘We Do Not Lose Heart’
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European missionaries face daunting challenges, but they have not given up hope. . . .
May 5 Application | ‘How to Build Trust—and Damage It’
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I was asked, “What are some trust builders and breakers for you?” My list of trust breakers included, “Lying or being two-faced,” “unreliabilty and inconsistency,” . . .
April 28 Application | ‘Of First Importance’
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Jesus Christ is risen indeed! Aren’t you glad? The miracle of Jesus’ resurrection is the turning point of history, the backbone of biblical theology, and the foundation of the Christian faith. . . .
April 21 Application | ‘Unselfies’
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“In the past,” a friend pointed out recently, “when people were outside enjoying nature, they photographed the scenery. . . . Now, we turn the camera the other direction and take pictures of ourselves.”
April 14 Application | ‘Don’t Cell Out’
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“Do you realize that you own factories, warehouses, transport systems, and power plants?” David Faust writes. “It’s true! In fact, although you probably haven’t given them a single thought before today, you would literally die without these valuable possessions. . . .”
April 7 Application | ‘Swim Upstream’
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Peer pressure isn’t new. First-century believers swam against the current of competing worldviews. The apostle Paul summarized two of them by saying . . .
March 31 Application | ‘Hidden Gems’
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An inquisitive fellow e-mailed me some probing Bible questions. Fittingly, the doubter’s name was Thomas. I couldn’t tell whether he was sincere or just wanted to argue. I wrote back, “Would you like to meet in person to discuss your questions?” . . .
March 24 Application | ‘Communion: More Than a Routine’
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Throughout history, Christ’s followers have placed high value on the Lord’s Supper. Whatever else takes place in our weekly worship gatherings, the bread and the cup focus attention on the central facts of our faith: the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. . . .